Lot 21
  • 21

Emil Nolde

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Emil Nolde
  • Prophet (S. & M. 110)
  • Image: 322 by 222mm; 12¾ by 8¾in
  • Sheet: 421 by 284mm; 16 5/8 by 11¼in
Woodcut, 1912, a fine rich impression, signed in pencil and titled in lower margin, Schiefler records 20-30 impressions of this subject, on heavy wove paper showing relief, with margins, in good condition apart from mount-staining and occasional scattered fox marks mostly in the lower margin, framed

Provenance

Sale: Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, June 10, 1986
Purchsed at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The work is in generally good condition. Note the mentioned mount-staining. There is a single fox mark to the mouth, otherwise the image is in very good condition and is printing with strong relief. There are a number of scattered fox marks to the lower margin and a small cluster at extreme right edge of sheet.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."